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Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the word accepted, which means regarded favorably or given approval. See example sentences from recent sources and the word history of accepted.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective accepted, which means generally approved or regarded as normal. Find synonyms, related words, and examples of accepted in sentences from various sources.
Meaning of accepted in English. accepted. adjective. us / əkˈsep.t̬ɪd / uk / əkˈsep.tɪd / Add to word list. C1. generally agreed to be satisfactory or right: "Speed bump " now seems to be the generally accepted term for those ridges in the road that slow traffic down. Synonym. recognized. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
- [intransitive, transitive] to willingly take something that is offered; to say “yes” to an offer, invitation, etc. He asked me to marry him and I accepted.
- [transitive] to receive something as suitable or good enough accept something This machine only accepts coins. Will you accept a check? accept something for something My article has been accepted for publication.
- [transitive] to agree to or approve of something accept something They accepted the court's decision. He accepted all the changes we proposed. Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice.
- [transitive] accept something to admit that you are responsible or to blame for something He accepts full responsibility for what happened. You have to accept the consequences of your actions.
Find 275 similar and opposite words for ACCEPTED, a word that can be an adjective or a verb. See definitions, examples, and related entries for each sense of ACCEPTED.
Learn how to use the verb accept in different contexts and meanings, such as to take something offered, to agree, to admit, to make someone feel welcome, or to be prepared. See examples, synonyms, and related words from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Definitions of accepted. adjective. generally approved or compelling recognition. “several accepted techniques for treating the condition” synonyms: recognised, recognized. acknowledged. recognized or made known or admitted. Pronunciation. US. /ækˈsɛptɪd/ UK. /ɛkˈsɛptɪd/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Accepted."
